Hold on to your tissues.

But 2025’s spring season is already shaping up to be a real doozy.

Warmer springs are starting earlier and fall is ending later, leading to a longer pollination season.

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(In other words, get your allergy meds ready now if these are your top triggers.)

But allergists stress you don’t need to suffer through it.

Here’s what it means to have a pollen allergyand how you might feel hay fever-free in no time.

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What is a pollen allergy?

Unfortunately, a ton of plants bloom during spring, which releases pollen into the air in the process.

This is when the immune system wrongly identifies pollen as a threat, Dr. Monteleone says.

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Some people may even feel headaches, dizziness, and fatigue if their seasonal allergy is severe.

This will likely involve a multi-pronged approach to relieving your allergies.

Eventually, something will stickand give you relief.

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allergist/immunologist withENT and Allergy Associates

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